1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Ranchero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Ranchero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2300 mm |